I wouldn't worry about it. Shimano do say the chain is stronger when the join is at the front of the link with the outer plates but it won't break in normal use. I accidently joined a chain incorrectly a few years ago and it never broke.

I'm yet to discern any difference in strength from joining at either end of the link. But whatever you do, do not remove that pin with the intention of rejoing at that point. Extraction of the joining pin will damage the link plates, resulting in a high probability of chain breakage.

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